Can you only get an aligment at a dealership?

[Eruptioncamper]

I installed RoughCountry tie rod sleeves, followed multiple videos and measured turns and the positions with a tape measure, it drives strait but the aligment is a tad off after a free check.

Took to firestone for a lifetime alignment special and they could not do it on my 2023 Bronco because the collision avoidance sensors. Ford wants $120 and needs the Bronco for a full day to do the aligment.

Has anyone had success getting an aligment cheaper somewhere else?

Thanks,

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[Ducati1098]

Any place with an alignment machine can do it if they’re competent. You don’t need anything special.

 

[Tbrownski]

I had to call around a few places because the bronco isn’t in some of their system but got a local place to do it in about 30 minutes after I put on control arms and shocks

 

[indio22]

I installed RoughCountry tie rod sleeves, followed multiple videos and measured turns and the positions with a tape measure, it drives strait but the aligment is a tad off after a free check.

Took to firestone for a lifetime alignment special and they could not do it on my 2023 Bronco because the collision avoidance sensors. Ford wants $120 and needs the Bronco for a full day to do the aligment.

Has anyone had success getting an aligment cheaper somewhere else?

Thanks,

I see in your signature you have a base Bronco? Didn't realize the base has collision sensors, was hoping all that jazz was for the higher end versions?

 

[orion]

I installed RoughCountry tie rod sleeves, followed multiple videos and measured turns and the positions with a tape measure, it drives strait but the aligment is a tad off after a free check.

Took to firestone for a lifetime alignment special and they could not do it on my 2023 Bronco because the collision avoidance sensors. Ford wants $120 and needs the Bronco for a full day to do the aligment.

Has anyone had success getting an aligment cheaper somewhere else?

Thanks,

My local Firestone did mine and I too got the lifetime alignments. Done like 5 so far, they probably hate me...

 

[Eruptioncamper]

Any place with an alignment machine can do it if they’re competent. You don’t need anything special.

I see in your signature you have a base Bronco? Didn't realize the base has collision sensors, was hoping all that jazz was for the higher end versions?

I guess all models have it 2023

 

[Bmadda]

I own a small independent shop. We do alignments, and I have aligned my Bronco several times (lifts, rack swaps, various mods). My machine is not up to date, but I take the specs off Alldata and enter them in the machine manually (or at this point just have them memorized). No problems w/pre-collision system etc. Worst part is the tire size...37s are the largest my old machine can handle...and the sensor still gets blocked sometimes. Newer systems don't have this limitation

 

[ted.doggett]

I tried NTB, Firestone, express tire and oil, and several others in North Alabama. None of them could do it. Had to take it to Ford dealership. They did it in less than an hour.

 

[Eruptioncamper]

I tried NTB, Firestone, express tire and oil, and several others in North Alabama. None of them could do it. Had to take it to Ford dealership. They did it in less than an hour.

My dealership wants me to drop it off night before and thinks it will take the day lol, getting tired of dealerships.

 

[Tifosi2door]

 

[jacknifetoaswan]

My local Firestone did mine and I too got the lifetime alignments. Done like 5 so far, they probably hate me...

Most places that do lifetime alignments are just doing a toe and go. It's a very basic alignment that doesn't really dial in the numbers properly. This is less important on a vehicle like a Bronco, but I don't trust a place like that to handle a good alignment on my Mustang.

JR

 

[Eruptioncamper]

Most places that do lifetime alignments are just doing a toe and go. It's a very basic alignment that doesn't really dial in the numbers properly. This is less important on a vehicle like a Bronco, but I don't trust a place like that to handle a good alignment on my Mustang.

JR

yup makes sense, I just thought for a off road vehicle I’d do lifetime, on my mustang regret selling I actually only went to dealer for everything (mostly Because warranty).

 

[orion]

Most places that do lifetime alignments are just doing a toe and go. It's a very basic alignment that doesn't really dial in the numbers properly. This is less important on a vehicle like a Bronco, but I don't trust a place like that to handle a good alignment on my Mustang.

JR

I don't think my Firestone is like this. They give a print out of before and after. Most of my stuff gets changed; castor, camber, toe, steering wheel straight ahead so...

 

[doyouglas]

I got a 2.5" lift on coilovers and slapped on 35" tires. My dealership was able to do the alignment for me no issue. I even paid with my fordpass points. I took them 2 hours to do.

 

[HotdogThud]

I guess all models have it 2023

What part of Arizona you in? I've got a good dude in Tempe that does mine.

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